Forum: Just Guns
05-29-2011, 02:56 AM
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As if the gun acted of its own accord... the...
As if the gun acted of its own accord... the military rotated it into that role after nations were trying to phase out the several guns they would issue for specific roles for all around guns like...
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Forum: Just Guns
05-29-2011, 02:28 AM
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I believe the "underpowered" nature of the .30...
I believe the "underpowered" nature of the .30 Carbine is, like a lot of commentary in the gun world, pure rumor, and I'll think that until I see extensive reports saying otherwise. On paper, of...
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Forum: Just Guns
05-28-2011, 08:57 AM
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When you get down to strict accuracy and what a...
When you get down to strict accuracy and what a gun is capable of, Hickok45 will disprove just about anything, and the range of 300 yards is an unrealistic maximum, but its a maximum nonetheless.
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Forum: Just Guns
05-27-2011, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 48
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I cross referenced a velocity/energy chart on...
I cross referenced a velocity/energy chart on another site where they shoot different loads out of different barrel lengths, and .45 ACP still didn't put out that much more velocity or energy when...
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Forum: Just Guns
05-27-2011, 05:04 AM
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In terms of velocity and energy, no, the .30...
In terms of velocity and energy, no, the .30 Carbine is much faster and has more energy behind it. I read info everywhere that says it's a very puny round, and perhaps within a stones throw, or in a...
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Forum: Just Guns
05-27-2011, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 48
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Forum: Just Guns
05-09-2011, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 48
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Extended mags for 1911s would be easy to make,...
Extended mags for 1911s would be easy to make, all one needs is longer sheet metal and springs, and of course machines and knowhow, but it certainly wouldn't be impossible for the day and age. As far...
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Forum: Just Guns
04-28-2011, 04:14 AM
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Replies: 48
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Scopes back in the day flat out sucked compared...
Scopes back in the day flat out sucked compared to modern standards. Shots beyond 1000 meters were pretty much impossible considering the technology. If you can slap a simple 2.2-4X scope to a rifle...
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